Key skills and expertise

With nearly 30 years of experience in forestry, the expert has developed key qualifications in project management, international development, and environmental and social risk management. Skilled in GIS, remote sensing, and capacity building, the expert has led multicultural teams and managed projects in Canada and Central Africa. Responsibilities have included technical assistance, strategic planning, and supervision of initiatives funded by multiple international donors. Career highlights include the successful implementation of regional projects, such as the production of forest atlases, playing a pivotal role in promoting sustainable forest management practices.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including ACDI, USAID, World Bank, DFID, GIZ/BMZ, AFD, FFEM, and BDEAC. Involvement in international development cooperation projects has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building, particularly in the forestry sector. These projects have been regional in scope, focusing on governance and sustainable forest management. The expert's work has primarily taken place in Central Africa, covering countries such as Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, and others in the COMIFAC region.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including forestry, environmental and social risk management, GIS, and project management. Previously held roles such as Head of Mission and Team Leader have focused on sustainable forest management and capacity building. Interdisciplinary expertise includes the application of GIS and remote sensing in forestry. The expert's work has been both regional and international, with significant projects in Central Africa and Canada, contributing to governance and sustainable development initiatives. Extensive geographic experience in Central Africa, having worked in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea, reflects deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics. Long-term assignments and recurring involvement in regional development projects have focused on sustainable forest management and capacity building, contributing significantly to the region's environmental governance and resource management initiatives.

Languages and education

The expert is a native French speaker and has working proficiency in English and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including international development projects and collaboration with multilingual teams in Canada and Central Africa. The expert holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Forest Engineering from Université Laval, Canada, focusing on forest operations. Additionally, they pursued a Master's program in Business Administration at Université Laval, although it was not completed due to international commitments.